For those of you who follow me on Twitter (@Iamthestrange1), you will know that on Tuesday, I was hell bent on quitting my job. I just had it with the corporate world bull and wanted to get out of it. A huge part of me never wanted to get in in the first place. But by the end of the day, heading home, my job was intact and I was back to normal. But I couldn't have gotten there without help. So if you have ever thought about quitting your job or you are going through that right now, I hope this helps:

Reasons (Why You Think) You Should Quit:1. You supervisor/manager sucks - I know about this only too well. I have both and they both drive me insane. Sometimes I'm convinced they are not very smart, they don't know the system very well or even worse, that they are just trying to get me out.

2. The other people you work with suck - You may have a team of people you have work with. Or clients that think they are better than you. They make you feel inferior, especially if you are a newbie.

3. Top management holds the reigns a bit too tightly - The CEO, Directors and Board Members all go into their big fancy meetings weekly or monthly as the case may be, discuss several matters that they think are affecting the firm and come out with solutions. At no point in time do they think to ask you, the person who interacts with customers all day, knows the troubles they relate and has the ability to come up with solutions that will most likely work. Suggestions you make fly through the window and you feel like the organization will never improve.

4. The job is not suitable for you - Whether its because the responsibilities are not in your field/scope, the pay is too little or it is just a difficult job, you don't like it and you want out. You strongly believe better opportunities are out there.

5. You feel like you are in prison - You must come to work at X, no later. You must leave work at X, no earlier. If the job requires extra effort, you must do it (sometimes without extra pay). If you require extra time, you might get it (without pay). If you need to deviate from any standard procedure, you must fill out a form. You must send in Report A by 5:00 pm and Report B by 9:00 am. Every single solitary thing in your organization is fixed and there is too much red tape. Drives you insane.

Things to Consider Before Quitting:1. Future Income - This is the biggest factor. Do you have another job lined up waiting? How will next month's bills get paid? Which supermarket are you going to beg a cardboard box (which will become your new home) and which sidewalk will you choose to sleep on?

2. Are There Really Opportunities Out There? - This once again leads to whether you have another job lined up. If not, you might want to consider getting one before leaving this one. Its easier to explain to a prospective employer that you would like to change jobs rather than the fact that you quit.

3. Your Resume - How long have you had your current job? If its under a year, you may not want to leave just yet. Even if the next employer hires you, in the future you may look like a job hopper. No prospective employer wants that.

4. Is The Job Too Hard or Are You Too Lazy - This may sound a bit harsh but for most, its the truth. Most individuals are dissatisfied with their job because they never find a way to make the job interesting. Giving up a job because its too hard is not a good enough reason. If you stick with it, not only will it make you a stronger person, but it will also make you way more profitable in the future.

So Here's The Plan:1. Stick it out - Smile and nod. Smile and nod. Then smile and nod some more. Do the best job you can do. If your supervisor/manager/teammates say or do something you don't like, just ignore it and do your job. People can always complain and treat you badly, but as long as you don't break the rules, they will never get you out. They will just be annoyed, and you don't mind that, do you? If its a situation in which you have suggestions for change, write a formal letter/email to your manager or their manager outlining your suggestions/plans for the organization. If they like it, you will see changes; if not, you will have a sample of your abilities to show to future prospective employers.

2. Job Search - If you see another position that you like, don't hesitate. Apply for it. The worse that could happen is that you get accepted and respectfully decline. Take a well-timed sick day or vacation day and schedule a few interviews. Once you have secured a job you like, its time to move on.

3. Resign & Say 'See You Later' - Never goodbye. This world is too small. Your manager today that you leave behind may be the owner of the company that you look to for a job in a few years. Top management tends to know other top management and if you do or say the wrong thing, you could get blacklisted to the point where no one will hire you for a decent position. So although you really want to tell you boss about his/her maternal parent and the lubrication he/she can offer to said parent, I strongly suggest that you deliver your message in a calm, respectful manner. Highlight the positives of your work experience (come on, you must be able to find at least one) and say that you feel its time for a change and you have the opportunity for a position more suitable to your tastes. At the end of the day, you completely win anyway.

So what do you think? Still wanna quit? Was this information helpful? Did I leave out anything? Let me know.

The Strange Individual

I am a University graduate who just entered into the world of work. I have crazy thoughts and a twisted lifestyle. Everyone claims my life should be a book so since I can't remember every episode of everyday and they can't all fit in one book, I figure it might be more beneficial to do this. Here goes...